What makes culture in regions on the edge distinct? How can we better support artists and culture workers in areas such as Galway?

Creativity in Regions on the Edge is a free public event that explores the role of the creative and cultural industries in non-urban areas.

Nancy Duxbury from the Centre for Social Studies at the University of Coimbra, Portugal will discuss the realities of doing creative work in peripheral areas while also considering the best policy responses to support artists and culture makers.

The event comes at a time when creative workers in edge areas face multiple challenges including the need for better infrastructure and support. It will be a discussion that is particularly relevant for Galway where art and culture are an integral part of the area’s identity.